Former NASA scientist gets shocked as she gets rejected brutally by recruiter for having not having the right experience
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She explained, “I applied for a business development role, but the job listing had an incomplete qualifications section with missing text in the bullet points. The requirements that were visible mentioned experience or familiarity with manufacturing, mechanical components, reading engineering schematics, and proficiency in CRM and Excel. Since I met many of these criteria, I thought it wouldn’t hurt to submit an application.” She further mentioned that she was making efforts to expand her job search in a difficult employment market after being laid off and was simply trying to secure financial stability.
However, the recruiter’s response was unexpectedly dismissive, questioning whether she had even read the job description before submitting her application.
«Did you actually read the job listing? Only apply for roles that align with your qualifications and experience. Applying otherwise is a significant waste of time, particularly for recruiters and hiring managers, as this issue occurs far too frequently,» the recruiter’s email stated.
Shocked by the unprofessional tone, the applicant responded by attaching a screenshot of the qualifications section, highlighting the missing portions, and politely explaining why she had applied. “I did reply with a screenshot showing the incomplete text in the qualifications section and explained my reasoning for applying. Looking back, I’m unsure whether I should have done that, but I was completely taken aback by the tone of the message,” she
